Museum hosts Family Day to celebrate film and photography

February 27, 2017

Photo courtesy of UAMN. Curator Leonard Kamerling works with young students at a recent UA Museum of the North event. The community is invited to Family Day: Film and Photography at the museum on Saturday, March 4, from noon to 4 p.m.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will hold a Family Day exploring film and photography on Saturday, March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be examples of historical films on display, as well as a portrait gallery, scavenger hunt and other activities. There is no admission fee for children 14 and under at Family Days, thanks to support from TOTE Maritime.

The museum is also exploring film and photography at hands-on programs all month. Families are invited to drop in with children 5 and under at Early Explorers each Friday from 10 a.m.-noon. Junior Curators, for kids 6 and up, meets Saturday, March 11, from 2-4 p.m. A newer program, Teen Studio, on Saturday, March 25, offers an opportunity for young adults ages 13-18 to try light painting.

For more information, call 907-474-7505 or visit the museum online at www.uaf.edu/museum.